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Sunday, December 24, 2006

Re: [AlpacaTalk] new to alpacas, Denver

Hi Lisa -- another great source of education is www.AlpacaNation.com where there is an extensive library, regular columns written by Marty McGee-Bennett (a leading industry authority in camelid behavior and training) and the Alpaca Research Foundation (a group of scientists, veterinarians, etc. who are researching various health issues pertaining to camelids). There is also the AlpacaNation Forum, which has extensive archives you can review (as well as ongoing dialogue among breeders, "newbies" and other industry representatives about various aspects of the industry). There is a significant discussion/argument going on under "Inside the Industry" there having to do with the introduction of breed standards, and some dialogue regarding genetics as well. It could also be helpful to read the farm pages of member farms in your region to get a sense of what your "neighbors" have to offer, their farm practices and philosophies, etc. There is a regional page where you can view
a list of all the member farms in your area. (Keep in mind, however, that not all alpaca breeders are AlpacaNation members, any more than all alpaca breeders are AOBA members, so in each case you will only get a list of the members of that organization -- and in AOBA's case, only a list of those members who pay extra to be listed on their website).

Have fun! It's a very exciting time for anyone who starts dreaming of new opportunities and futures, but there's lots to learn. You should get information about the various sides of each issue you research (whether those issues are husbandry, genetic, political or whatever) so you can use your best judgment in making decisions. And, of course, don't hesitate to come back here to ask questions, to get clarification of things you don't understand, or in any event, to get our respective opinions (they won't always be the same, but at least you won't have a single-sided perspective of things :-))

Judith Korff
LadySong Farm Alpacas, Fleece & Flowers
Randolph, New York 14772
Farm: (716) 354-6355
Cell: (716) 499-0383
www.alpacanation.com/ladysong.asp
Contributor: www.farm-garden.com

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